How to convert tonnes to kilograms
To convert tonnes (t) to kilograms (kg), multiply the value in tonnes by 1,000.
kg = t × 1,000
Example: 5 t = 5,000 kg.
You can also type 5 t to kg into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 t + 1 kg.
Tonnes to Kilograms conversion table
| Tonnes | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 0.01 t | 10 kg |
| 0.1 t | 100 kg |
| 0.25 t | 250 kg |
| 0.5 t | 500 kg |
| 1 t | 1,000 kg |
| 2 t | 2,000 kg |
| 3 t | 3,000 kg |
| 4 t | 4,000 kg |
| 5 t | 5,000 kg |
| 6 t | 6,000 kg |
| 7 t | 7,000 kg |
| 8 t | 8,000 kg |
| 9 t | 9,000 kg |
| 10 t | 10,000 kg |
| 12 t | 12,000 kg |
| 15 t | 15,000 kg |
| 20 t | 20,000 kg |
| 25 t | 25,000 kg |
| 30 t | 30,000 kg |
| 40 t | 40,000 kg |
| 50 t | 50,000 kg |
| 60 t | 60,000 kg |
| 75 t | 75,000 kg |
| 100 t | 100,000 kg |
| 250 t | 250,000 kg |
| 500 t | 500,000 kg |
| 1,000 t | 1,000,000 kg |
Converting kilograms back to tonnes
1 kg = 0.001 t. See the Kilograms to Tonnes converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Tonne (t)
A metric ton: exactly 1,000 kilograms.
Kilogram (kg)
The SI base unit of mass, defined through the Planck constant. About 2.20462 pounds.
Mass is the amount of matter in an object; in everyday speech it is called weight. The SI base unit is the kilogram, defined since 2019 through the Planck constant. The international avoirdupois pound is defined as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms.
Questions and answers
How many kilograms are in a tonne?
One tonne (t) equals 1,000 kilograms (kg).
How do I convert tonnes to kilograms?
To convert tonnes to kilograms, multiply the value in tonnes by 1,000. The formula is kg = t × 1,000. For example, 5 t = 5,000 kg.
What is 5 t in kg?
5 tonnes is 5,000 kilograms.
Which is bigger, a tonne or a kilogram?
A tonne is bigger: 1 t = 1,000 kg.
What is the difference between a ton and a tonne?
A tonne (metric ton) is 1,000 kg. A US short ton is 2,000 lb (907.18 kg) and an imperial long ton is 2,240 lb (1,016.05 kg).
Does this t to kg converter work offline?
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